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In April 1985, Hundley met with Mayor Kupfner to discuss an amendment and the water agreement itself. Hundley indicated a willingness to consider changes in the basic water agreement if desired. The ball was left in Kupfner's court. Hundley referenced the issue of changed conditions since the 1982 vote. In 1984, while the City was involved in a joint feasibility study with Broomfield and Boulder County regarding a new interchange at 96th Street, Broomfield abruptly annexed land at this interchange site. In early 1985, Broomfield submitted its PUA boundaries to DRCOG showing its intent to consider expanding its boundaries all the way to McCaslin Blvd. in the vicinity of the Biella/Menkick property. In late 1985, Hundley was approached by Scott Carlson who had under contract approximately 1500 acres in this area about possible annexation to Louisville and proposing 8,000+ residential units. Although, after individual consultations with Council- members, Hundley expressed no interest, it was clear he would pursue this proposal with either Broomfield or Superior. At about the same time, Hundley was approached by Broomfield City Manager about interest in possibly sharing sales/property tax revenues between the two Cities at both the Louisville/Superior interchange and proposed new 96th Street Interchange -- a clear indication of Broomfield's interest in the Louisville-Superior Interchange. In July 1986, the Broomfield Planning Commission recommended changing their City's Comp Plan to incorporate Carlson's request. By this time Louisville was considering the Biella/Menkick annexation request. Hundley stated that the issue is not whether this property will be developed commercially, but rather by whom and how. At about this time, Carlson approached Mr. Biella and Mr. Menkick about possible joining of develop- ments in order to enhance Carlson's prospects for successful annexation to Broomfield. In early August 1986, after Louisville Planning Commission had already recommended favorably toward Biella/Menkick annexation, Broomfield City Council refuses to change Comp Plan to accommodate Carlson project. Hundley stated, "It would appear that these two actions are tied together. Indeed, I would argue that Louisville's willingness to consider annexing the Biella and Menkick properties may very well reduce the likelihood of major residential development in this area." 3